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Episode #1029

Tom DeLonge

· 2 books mentioned

Books mentioned

  1. Sekret Machines

    Tom DeLonge, A. J. Hartley

    Mentioned by Tom DeLonge · at 00:17:58

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  2. The Bible

    Traditional

    Mentioned by Tom DeLonge · at 01:01:29

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Musician and filmmaker Tom DeLonge discusses his longstanding interest in UFOs, alleged government secrecy and extraterrestrial technology, including claims tied to Robert Lazar. He and Joe Rogan also explore ancient Sumerian accounts, Atlantis, speculative ideas about Mars and genetic engineering, and To The Stars Academy’s plans for aerospace research, public ownership, and laser-based satellite launches.

What they talked about

  • Tom DeLonge's obsession with UFOs since junior high
  • Formation of To The Stars Academy with ex-government officials
  • Meeting a former intelligence official who claimed a life form was found
  • Interrogation by six agency officials over his book 'Secret Machines'
  • DeLonge's belief in ancient alien contact and Greek mythology connections
  • Claims of advanced materials from crashes with anti-gravity properties
  • Plans for beamed energy propulsion and public stock offering
  • Upcoming film and TV franchises to gradually disclose information

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